Will Rick Perry answer Christian right's prayers?

Texas governor's outreach to evangelical Christians could help him win the GOP presidential nomination - and hurt in a general election

• Aug 3, 2011

White House unveils new domestic terror strategy

Guidelines to prevent violent extremism short on new ideas or specifics, but focus stays on local communities

• Aug 3, 2011

For debt dozen, power comes with price tag

Yet-to-be named panel of lawmakers saddled with finding at least $1.2T in savings; Will have to explain success, or failure, in election year

• Aug 3, 2011

Rick Perry's prayer meeting causes stir in Texas

A mixed group of religious leaders in Houston say Gov. Rick Perry's day-long prayer meeting plays favorites to Christianity

• Aug 2, 2011

Senators unsure on super committee's success

Sens. Saxby Chambliss and Mark Warner talk about the new super committee that will work on the deficit reduction

• Aug 2, 2011

Moody's, Fitch affirm U.S. credit rating

2 of 3 credit ratings affirm AAA credit rating; S &P still to weigh in

• Aug 2, 2011

FAA shutdown will continue through September

After Congressional deal fails, lost tax revenues and stalled airport construction projects expected through August

• Aug 2, 2011

Congress fixes its own crisis

But serious questions about the ballooning U.S. budget deficits remain, fight over taxes coming later this year

• Aug 2, 2011

Obama signs debt limit bill after nasty fight

President says debate to avoid man-made catastrophe was "unsettling," says it shouldn't take threat of disaster to solve problems

• Aug 2, 2011

Giffords' full-time return to Congress unclear

Aides say she wants to return when her recovery allows it; No decision made yet about 2012 re-election

• Aug 2, 2011

Dems, GOP fighting to a draw in redistricting

Mark Gersh reviews how the parties have fared in the 14 states which have released their new congressional maps

• Aug 2, 2011

Debt fight over, Democrats vow focus on jobs

Schumer vows "single-minded focus" on jobs and economy now that nasty battle over debt limit is finally finished

• Aug 2, 2011

Senate passes bill to end debt showdown

President signs debt bill into law after Senate votes 74-26 in its favor

• Aug 2, 2011

Debt limit debate key players: Social media

Millions turned to them to voice their opinions; So did many politicians; Social media's impact on nation's affairs growing

• Aug 2, 2011

Palin, Bachmann blast Biden for "terrorist" jab

Biden denies referring to Tea Party members as terrorists; Bachmann, Palin condemn alleged statements

• Aug 2, 2011

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